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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups (sifted) |
| baking powder: 4 tsp |
| granulated sugar: 2 Tbl |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/4 cup |
| 2% milk: 2/3 cup |
| salted butter: 1/3 cup (melted) |
| sweet cherries: 2 cups (pitted) |
| granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups |
| water: 1 cup |
Cherry Rolls
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User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a baking sheet.
- Sift flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt together.
- Cut in shortening, add milk and mix lightly.
- Turn out onto a floured board, knead slightly and roll out into an oblong sheet about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread dough with melted butter.
- Make a syrup by boiling 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup water for ten minutes.
- Drain cherries; add 1 cup of the sugar and mix well.
- Spread on the dough, roll like a jelly roll and cut into 3/4 inch slices.
- Place cut side down on prepared pan and cover with syrup.
- Bake for ten minutes; reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 10 minutes.
- Serve with whipped cream or cherry sauce.